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Patent GB-2494760-A (GB)
Title: A castellated or undulating cast floor expansion joint
Inventor: KEEN ANDREW
IPC: E04F15/14
Filed: 2012-08-31
Abstract: A free movement, arris protection, construction joint 1 has a pair of arris protection members 2,3 formed complementarily from strips of sheet with a continuous trapezium wave. A divider one of the members 2 is typically 100mm deep for a nominal 0.1m deep slab. The other one 3 is typically 50mm deep. The members are of steel plate. The wave form is comprised of flanges 4,5 extending in the length of the joint and of webs 6 angled to the flanges and the length of the joint. The flanges 4,5 are spaced on opposite sides of a mid-plane 7 of the joint. The members 2,3 are bolted together with flangible nylon bolts 8, with their top (in use) edges flush. Welded to the outer ones of the flanges are L strips 9 having apertures 10 in their flats 11 extending from the flanges for anchoring the joint to its slabs. Beneath the anchor members, extending out from every other flat 5 of the deep divider one 2 of the protection members are load transfer dowels 14, with sleeves 15 on their extent across the mid-plane and beyond. In use, concrete is cast with a horizontally castellated edge, castellations at positions 16 being bounded by the divider member 2. Complementary castellations on the other side of the joint at the positions 17 interdigitate with the first castellations 16. The castellations extend to the full depth of the slabs and can be expected to have a long life.
Patent GB-2513536-A (GB)
Title: Orthopaedic cast replacement
Inventor: TAYLOR RONALD VINCENT
IPC: A61L15/12
Filed: 2012-12-19
Abstract: A replacement for a plaster of paris orthopaedic cast which can be re-used many times by virtue of a thermally reversible active compound that is a fluid at around 60 degrees Centigrade and a solid at body temperature, which is contained in a pack or belt that can be formed around an affected limb in the fluid phase and cooled to a solid to provide support and protection. The compound may be a mixture of thermoplastic polymers and synthetic waxes, and may be heatable in a pre-application oven or by means of 3-dimensionally printed heating circuits. Sensors may be affixed to the cast to monitor temperature or pressure, and vibrations may be used to promote healing. The skin contact surfaces may be anti-microbial.
Patent GB-2494590-A (GB)
Title: Torque transfer device for a motor vehicle comprising an electromagnetic actuator position control system and method for controlling a respective position
Inventor: BURNS TIMOTHY
IPC: B60K23/08
Filed: 2011-05-24
Abstract: A torque transfer device (34) for a motor vehicle includes a clutch (50) for transferring torque between first and second shafts (76, 78). An electromagnetic actuator (98, 102) includes an axially moveable armature (102) for applying an application force to the clutch (50). An actuator control system includes a position sensor (118c) operable to output a signal indicative of a position of the armature (102). The control system determines a target torque to be transferred by the clutch (50) and a target armature position based on a previously determined clutch torque vs. armature position relationship. The control system varies an electrical input to the electromagnetic actuator (98, 102) to perform closed loop control of the armature position.
Patent GB-2495880-A (GB)
Title: Mobile-phone-based player account transactions method for wagering machine funding
Inventor: AGARWAL VIJAY K
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2009-08-04
Abstract: The method involves receiving, from a mobile phone 104, a request to transfer a fund amount from a player account to a wagering game machine 102 e.g. slot machine. A determination is made whether the player account does not include the fund amount in which case another fund amount is received from a secondary funding source and the player account is augmented by the latter fund amount. The former fund amount is transferred from the player account to the wagering game machine and the player account is debited by the former fund amount. The secondary funding source is a financial institution server 110 operated by a bank. The method enables players to easily and securely make funds available for wagering games by allowing players to use mobile telephones for transferring funds between financial institution accounts, casino accounts, and game session accounts. The method allows mobile phones to store funds for later use in wagering games and allows fund transfers before or after players are physically present at wagering game machines.
Patent GB-2511809-A (GB)
Title: Thermal event detection and notification system
Inventor: RENNIE PAUL ALAN
IPC: B64D45/00
Filed: 2013-03-14
Abstract: A thermal event detection and notification system comprises: sensing means 20 for detecting a thermal event; a control unit 40 for receiving information from the sensing means 20 indicative of the detected thermal event; and means for determining, based on the information received, a location of the thermal event; and a means 17, 21 responsive to information received from the control unit 40 regarding said location, for providing an indication of the location of the detected thermal event at the said thermal event location. The system is particularly suited for use onboard an aircraft, ship, or train for detecting and notifying a person to the location of a thermal event such as a fire. The indication may be a visual and/or audible indication. The system may be integrated with an existing audio visual entertainment system on board an aircraft. The sensing means 20 may comprise a plurality fiber optic thermal sensors. The sensors may detect smoke, fire, heat, flame, and/or carbon monoxide.
Patent GB-2515996-A (GB)
Title: Security wrap with tearable substrate
Inventor: SALLE VINCENT DANIEL JEAN
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2013-04-15
Abstract: An electronic device 10 (figure 1) is protected from unauthorized access by use of a security wrap 20 having a security screen 26 which may be connected to an alarm circuit of the electronic device. The security screen has a pair of screen terminals 48 interconnected by a conductor 46. The conductor 46 is formed on a tearable substrate 22 such as paper. The electronic device may be a chip mounted on a point of sale device such as a credit card reader so that data held on the chip is protected. The substrate is arranged such that attempts to remove the security wrap will result in the substrate being torn and the conductor being damaged or broken whereby the resistance of the conductive path formed by the conductor changes to indicate an alarm condition. The substrate and conductor are adhered to electronic device to be protected. The substrate may have weakened areas to promote tearing of the substrate. A further security screen may be formed at least partially overlapping the first security screen and is electrically insulated from the first screen.
Patent GB-2512671-A (GB)
Title: Embouchure Training Aid
Inventor: REYNOLDS MARCUS
IPC: G10D9/00
Filed: 2013-04-01
Abstract: A training device for brass instrument musicians is disclosed which ensures the musician adopts the correct position of the lower jaw when the mouthpiece is in contact with the lips and the instrument is being played. The device includes a rest (F) against which the musicians chin is placed when playing the brass instrument together with an adjustable clamp attached to either the mouthpiece or the neck of the instrument that secures the chin rest in the correct position for the particular instrument and musician. Other features of the device preferably include: a spring loaded piston E connected to the chin rest; a locking nut D and adjuster F.
Patent GB-2513846-A (GB)
Title: Downhole seal
Inventor: HARE DAVID MATTHEW
IPC: E21B33/128
Filed: 2013-05-03
Abstract: A downhole seal assembly 10 for establishing a seal against a bore wall. The seal including a seal element 16, a setting support member 18, and a setting element 20 mounted axially between the seal element and setting support member. The seal element is configured to be radially expanded by at least one of: radial deflection by the setting element and radial expansion of the setting element. Relative axial movement between the seal element and setting support over a first actuation distance may cause the seal to be deflected radially outward. Relative axial movement over a second distance may cause radial expansion of the setting element to further expand the seal member. A second invention is method of establishing a downhole seal wherein the maximum unconstrained expansion of a seal element is achieved by a combination of radial deflection and radial expansion. A third invention is a downhole seal where an actuator stacks portions of seal elements.
Patent GB-2518822-A (GB)
Title: A safety clamp
Inventor: HOWGILL STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: A62B35/00
Filed: 2013-09-24
Abstract: A safety clamp 1 for use in a fall arrest system comprises (i) a body portion 2 and (ii) a plate portion 3, the body portion and the plate portion together defining a passage 4 for receiving a safety rail. In a first embodiment the body has a plate section 5 with a plane, the plate portion being pivotable relative to the body portion between a first position where the plane of the plate portion is at an angle to the plane of the plate section (such that the passage is open along its length) and a second position where the plane of the plate section and the plane of the plate portion are substantially parallel. An actuating member 24 is provided which is partially located between the plate section and the plate portion and pivotally attached to the plate section. In a second embodiment the plate portion comprises biasing means 36 for biasing the plate towards a first open position and an actuating member which is pivotable relative to the body and plate portions, wherein upon pivoting the actuating member into a specific position the plate portion is biased from a second closed position into its first open position. In a third embodiment the clamp is provided with a rolling system (41, Fig 3) which engages the safety rail received in the passage during use and retains the safety clamp in its position about the safety rail as the clamp travels along it.
Patent GB-2503836-A (GB)
Title: Correction for gain variation due to fast changing NMR sensor gain
Inventor: BLANZ MARTIN
IPC: G01N24/08
Filed: 2012-03-16
Abstract: An apparatus for performing nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) measurements of a material of interest includes an NMR tool and a processor. The NMR tool includes a transmitter antenna; a transmitter coupled to the transmitter antenna; and a receiver antenna configured to receive NMR signals in response to transmitted pulses of electromagnetic energy transmitted by the transmitter antenna. The NMR signals include at least a first signal and a second signal of a phase-alternated group of signals. The processor is configured to receive the NMR signals; receive a first system gain related to the first signal and a second system gain related to the second signal, each system gain being related to a system comprising the NMR tool and the material of interest; and calibrate the NMR signals using the first system gain and the second system gain.
Patent GB-2519099-A (GB)
Title: Pasta making attachment to a multi-purpose kitchen machine
Inventor: VACHER DANIEL
IPC: B02C18/30
Filed: 2013-10-09
Abstract: A pasta-making attachment for a multi-purpose kitchen machine, the attachment being configured to utilise selected components of a meat-grinding attachment configured for the same machine, together with a replacement scroll-like extruder screw dedicated to pasta making and replacement pasta-extrusion dies. The selected components of said meat-grinding attachment include a hollow main body part 21 having a processing cavity therein within which a scroll-like extruder screw can rotate when driven by the machine, and a hopper 24 for allowing foodstuffs to be introduced into the processing cavity; the attachment being characterised by the further provision of a tubular conversion device 32 for insertion into the processing cavity to condition said cavity for operation with said replacement scroll-like extruder screw 30 and die 31 dedicated to pasta making. Also disclosed is a kit of parts selectively configurable into a meat grinder or a pasta maker.
Patent GB-2505123-A (GB)
Title: Social media identity discovery and mapping
Inventor: ERHART GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: H04L12/70
Filed: 2012-05-24
Abstract: A server executing a social media identity and discovery application and method are provided that scan social networking sites for communications. The target content is found with content indicators when communications are put on a social networking site. The content is recorded and evaluated. If the identified content is contextually significant, the alias and the private user data are correlated based on events, and a notification of the correlation is sent to an agent or a contact center system. The agent may verify that the identity of a poster has been accurately correlated with a customer record in the database. The agent or the system has the opportunity to respond to the communication, despite the anonymity of the poster on the social networking site.
Patent GB-2525582-A (GB)
Title: Asymmetric machines
Inventor: WOOLMER TIMOTHY
IPC: H02K21/24
Filed: 2014-02-26
Abstract: An axial flux machine having a stator comprising a stator housing enclosing a set of coils wound on stator bars or teeth and disposed circumferentially at intervals about an axis on the machine, has a rotor bearing a set of permanent magnets 402a-402p on back plate 404,the rotor and stator being spaced apart along said axis to define an axial flux gap there. Said magnets are disposed circumferentially around said rotor defining a plurality, n, of matching sets of magnets (as shown n=4), each set of magnets comprising a plurality of magnets 402a-d, 402e-h, 402i-l, 402m-p wherein said sets of magnets on said rotor have n-fold rotational symmetry, and wherein within each set, the magnets have different shapes and/or irregular relative circumferential spacings of adjacent magnets. A ratio of stator poles to rotor poles of 3:2 is disclosed. The magnet support may carry a laminated or SMC region 502 in a cavity of the steel back plate 500. In a double rotor embodiment reduction of cogging/shaping of the back EMF to sinusoidal can be achieved by twisting the rotors relative to each other by 1Âº-10Âº.
Patent GB-2524041-A (GB)
Title: Frequency synthesizer
Inventor: WEBERG STEIN ERIK
IPC: H03L7/197
Filed: 2014-03-12
Abstract: A phase-locked loop frequency synthesizer comprises: a voltage controlled oscillator 2 operating at a first frequency; a first frequency divider 8 providing an output signal CK_OUT 10, 12 at a second frequency that is a fixed fraction of the oscillator frequency; a pre-scaler arranged to provide a variable frequency division of the second frequency to produce a third frequency; and a phase detector 4 controlling the VCO 2 on the basis of a comparison between a reference signal CK_REF and a signal dependent on the third frequency. The pre-scaler comprises: a second frequency divider 14 connected to receive the output signal CK_OUT 12; a phase selector 16 arranged selectively to alter the phase of the signal from the second divider 14; and a frequency controller 20 controlling the pre-scaler and thereby controlling the third frequency. The second divider 14 may be a divide-by-two module, allowing its output to be brought forward by 90Ëš, 180Ëš or 270Ëš, depending on the signal it receives from phase selector 16. This effectively allows an additional count in a given cycle, allowing the pre-scaler to divide by eight or by nine (fig.4)
Patent GB-2518261-A (GB)
Title: Photoelectric conversion device and method for manufacturing photoelectric conversion device
Inventor: WATANABE TAKANORI
IPC: H01L31/101
Filed: 2014-06-13
Abstract: A photoelectric conversion device having a photoelectric conversion portion and a gate transfer portion 105. The photoelectric conversion portion includes first 107 and second 108 semiconductor regions of a first conductivity type. Within the first semiconductor region there is an area of either lower concentration of doping 109, or of opposite conductivity type (150, figure 1A). Above the first and second regions is a third region 106 of a second conductivity type. According to the structure the transfer efficiency of charges can be improved while improving the sensitivity of the photoelectric conversion portion. The regions are formed using ion-implanted with boron or the like with masks of varying sizes. During modifying the middle accumulation region the doping concentration is lowered or reduced by implantation of opposite conductivity type ions.
Patent GB-2512230-A (GB)
Title: Energy storage devices
Inventor: ROJESKI RONALD
IPC: H01G11/36
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: A novel hybrid lithium-ion anode material based on coaxially coated Si shells on vertically aligned carbon nanofiber (CNF) arrays. The unique cup-stacking graphitic microstructure makes the bare vertically aligned CNF array an effective Li+ intercalation medium. Highly reversible Li+ intercalation and extraction were observed at high power rates. More importantly, the highly conductive and mechanically stable CNF core optionally supports a coaxially coated amorphous Si shell which has much higher theoretical specific capacity by forming fully lithiated alloy. The broken graphitic edges at the CNF sidewall ensure good electrical connection with the Si shell during charge/discharge processes.
Patent GB-2518270-A (GB)
Title: Coating, coated turbine component, and coating process
Inventor: KALAGA MURALI KRISHNA
IPC: C09D7/48
Filed: 2014-07-07
Abstract: A cured coating comprising an epoxide-polyamide structure formed from a coating composition comprising a phenolic resin and a curing agent, the phenolic resin comprising a bisphenol F and an epichlorohydrin constituent and wherein the cured coating is cross-linked from thermal curing below 120oC, from curing using infrared-microwave radiation or combinations thereof. The coating composition is solvent-free or substantially solvent-free. Also disclosed is a coated turbine component coated with the coating composition and a coating process comprising applying the coating composition and curing it.
Patent GB-2536040-A (GB)
Title: A liquid measuring device that displaces excess liquid
Inventor: STEPHEN FRANCIS WALLS
IPC: G01F19/00
Filed: 2015-03-05
Abstract: A liquid measuring device that displaces excess liquid comprising a measuring receptacle 4 with an aperture 6, a lid 1 and a beaker 7 wherein excess liquid that is poured into the measuring receptacle 4 displaces into the beaker 7 and subsequently becomes trapped, thus allowing only the desired/measured volume of liquid to be released when the device is tipped. The device will preferably have means for varying the distance between the base and aperture to accommodate different desired volumes of liquid.
Patent GB-2536223-A (GB)
Title: An article of footwear
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JON PEARCE
IPC: A61B5/01
Filed: 2015-03-09
Abstract: An article of footwear 1 which has a plurality of temperature sensors. Preferably there is heel temperature sensor 7, a first metatarsal temperature sensor 9 and the fifth metatarsal temperature sensor 11. Preferably there is also an inner 5 and outer 3 ankle temperature sensor. There may be a temperature reference sensor 13 distanced from the foot, which may be on the lower leg. The footwear may also comprise a pressure sensor 15 and a pitch sensor 17, which may be an accelerometer. There may be an activity sensor, 19, which detects whether the footwear is in use. The footwear may be a boot or a sock. Preferably the footwear has a microprocessor 21 and a communication module 23, which may be wireless, to send the sensor data to an external computer such as a smart phone or tablet, which may be operated by a patient or physician.
Patent GB-2537106-A (GB)
Title: A novel form of rimsulfuron, a process for its preparation and use of the same
Inventor: JAMES TIMOTHY BRISTOW
IPC: C07D403/12
Filed: 2015-03-30
Abstract: A crystal form of rimsulfuron is provided that exhibits improved solubility and decreased viscosity. Furthermore, a process for its preparation is provided. The novel crystal form is particularly suitable for use in herbicidal compositions and in the control of unwanted plant growth.
Patent GB-2537175-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cryogenic Engine System
Inventor: MICHAEL DEARMAN
IPC: F01K25/10
Filed: 2015-04-10
Abstract: A method of operating an engine 14 having a working chamber 16 having an expansion motion and a return motion and employing a working fluid and a heat exchange fluid, comprising introducing the heat exchange fluid during the return motion, introducing the working fluid during the expansion motion, causing the exhaust to be opened at or near the point of maximum chamber volume, delivering the heat exchange fluid to the chamber after the exhaust has been opened, and closing the exhaust before the point of minimum chamber volume, such as to allow the working fluid to be compressed within the chamber. Also claimed is an engine comprising one or more cylinders 16 each having a piston 18 movable between a top dead centre and a bottom dead centre. Preferably the working fluid includes at least one of liquid or compressed nitrogen, air or natural gas. The invention attempts to improve the efficiency of the engine by causing a higher degree of expansion of the working fluid.
Patent GB-2528738-A (GB)
Title: Anamorphic objective zoom lens
Inventor: NEIL IAIN ALEXANDER
IPC: G02B15/177
Filed: 2015-04-21
Abstract: An anamorphic objective zoom lens has along an optical axis and in order from an object space to an image space: a negative (-) power spherical first lens group G1; an anamorphic second lens group G2; a spherical third lens group G3; a variable power fourth lens group G4; and a positive (+) power spherical fifth lens group G5. The objective zoom lens is configured to transmit radiation from the spherical fifth lens group to form a real image at an image surface S59. An optical stop S50 is located along the optical axis on the opposite side of the variable power fourth lens group from the spherical third lens group. The zoom lens may be used in a cinema camera and have zoom ratios that provide imaging over wide to narrow fields of view.
Patent GB-2543344-A (GB)
Title: An inductive power transfer unit, a system for inductive power transfer and a method of communicating
Inventor: Alexander Klingspor
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2015-10-16
Abstract: An inductive power transfer unit 1 comprises at least one winding structure 2, at least one flux guiding means, and at least one antenna element 10. At least one portion of the flux guiding means is a part of the antenna element. The flux guiding means may be a ferrite bar 9. The antenna may be wound around the flux guiding means. The inductive power transfer unit may be part of a system for inductive power transfer comprising a primary unit and a secondary unit, where the primary unit and/or the secondary unit may have a flux guiding means providing a part of an antenna element. The antenna element may be a low-frequency antenna and may provide a transmitter or a receiver for a unidirectional communication. The inductive power transfer unit may comprise at least one communication unit for a bidirectional communication. The arrangement is suitable for electric vehicles, in particular a track-bound vehicle, and/or a road automobile.